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Need to reduce a cabinet door

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(from WoodNet.net)


We bought these cabinets from Ikea about 15 years ago. The doors are made of real wood on the rails and styles. This cabinet lives above the fridge and the space it left has always been a bit tight. The fridge is now having problems to the point we will need to replace it soon-ish. However, most fridges are a bit taller and they will block the doors. My plan is to try to cut them down a bit and reduce the cabinet box size. I'm a bit apprehensive because we can't get replacements for these anymore so if I mess it up, it stays that way. From what I have found so far, there is no good way to take the joint apart. You have to cut it. I'm hoping someone here has done this and might have some magic that let's me bypass all that. The end result would be the top and bottom retaining the same width and the sides and panel will be about an inch shorter.


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